School of Health Professions
Recent Submissions
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Edible Insect Consumption for Human and Planetary Health: A Systematic Review
(MDPI AGSwitzerland, 2022-09-15)This systematic review aimed to examine the health outcomes and environmental impact of edible insect consumption. Following PRISMA-P guidelines, PubMed, Medline ProQuest, and Cochrane Library databases were searched until ... -
Effect of supplementation with leucine alone, with other nutrients or with physical exercise in older people with sarcopenia: a systematic review Efecto de la suplementación con leucina sola, junto con otro nutriente o con ejercicio físico en personas adultas mayores con sarcopenia: una revisión sistemática
(Elsevier BV, 2022-10)Abstract Background Older adults are at a greater risk of developing sarcopenia as a result of reduced mobility, malnutrition, dietary changes and certain diseases. There are no systematic reviews in the literature analysing ... -
Drug-resistant epilepsy and ketogenic diet therapy – a qualitative study of families’ experiences.
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2024-05-01)Abstract Background A diagnosis of drug-resistant epilepsy is life changing for a family. Ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) can offer hope when other treatments have failed. However, it often requires a significant change in ... -
Innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Application for Preventing of Falls among Chinese Older Adults: A Usability and Acceptance Exploratory Study
(Hindawi Limited, 2024-03-19)Objective. Full immersive virtual reality (VR) technology shows potential for reducing the risks of falls in older adults. There is yet little evidence to support the usability and acceptance on using VR technology ... -
BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia: Epidemiology and impact
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2024-04)The global all-ages prevalence of epidemiologically-measured 'functional' presbyopia was estimated at 24.9% in 2015, affecting 1.8 billion people. This prevalence was projected to stabilise at 24.1% in 2030 due to increasing ... -
Evidencing occupational therapy in primary care
(2024-03-01)A group of lecturers and researchers, from occupational therapy and dietetics, look at the evidence base for the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in primary care. They argue that this is in its infancy ... -
Prevalence and associated clinical characteristics of walking-related motor, and cognitive, fatigability in progressive multiple sclerosis: baseline results from the CogEx study
(SageUnited States, 2024-03-01)Abstract Background: People with progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) present motor (eg, walking) and cognitive impairments, and report fatigue. Fatigue encompasses fatigability which is objectively measured by the capacity ... -
Examining the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction program for frontline child protection social workers in England
(Informa UK Limited, 2024-02-12)This study explores the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based intervention (O-MBI) for stress prevention and reduction among frontline child protection social workers (F-CPSWs) in England. In Phase ...